Hart County is a Central Kentucky county centered on Munfordville along the Green River. Civil War history, affordable farmland, and a central location between Louisville and Bowling Green define the area. The Eastern Kentucky county of Leslie, with Hyden as its seat and a population of about 10,120, is characterized by its deep hollows and forested mountains, presenting a unique opportunity for land buyers looking for remote, unspoiled terrain ideal for off-grid living and self-sufficiency.